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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Horace - cover.jpg | |cover = Horace - cover.jpg | ||
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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|July 18, 2019}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|July 18, 2019}} | ||
| + | |reception = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|horace|81}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|8018/horace|81}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|horace|}} | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Scrolling, Side view }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct Control }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, Metroidvania, Mini-games, Platform }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Pixel art }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Europe, Post-apocalyptic, Sci-fi }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | ||
|steam appid = 629090 | |steam appid = 629090 | ||
|steam appid side = | |steam appid side = | ||
| − | |gogcom id = | + | |gogcom id = 2039843838 |
| − | |gogcom id side = | + | |gogcom id side = 1439887674 |
| + | |official site= https://505games.com/games/horace/ | ||
| + | |hltb = 69579 | ||
| + | |igdb = horace | ||
| + | |lutris = horace | ||
| + | |mobygames = 130088 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
| − | |||
|wikipedia = | |wikipedia = | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Introduction | ||
| + | |introduction = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |release history = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
| + | {{GOG.com links|2039843838|horace}} | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/629090/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/629090/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | horace | DRM-free | DRM-free when launched directly from executable.<ref name="baronsmoki refcheck"/> | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | horace | DRM-free | DRM-free when launched directly from executable.<ref name="baronsmoki refcheck"/> | | Windows }} | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | horace | Steam | | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 4193-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 4193-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | horace | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GMG | horace-pc | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GMG | horace-pc | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Humble | horace | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Humble | horace | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Replace ident.bk2 with | + | {{Fixbox|description=Replace {{file|ident.bk2}} with blank bk2 file|ref=<ref name="baronsmoki refcheck"/>|fix= |
| − | # Go to | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Videos\}}. |
| − | # Delete or rename the existing file | + | # Delete or rename the existing {{file|ident.bk2}}. |
| − | # Download the | + | # Download the blank {{file|ident.bk2}} from [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1742-horace-intro-logo-skip/ here] . |
| − | # Place the downloaded file in | + | # Place the downloaded file in {{folder|{{p|game}}\Videos\}}. |
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|userprofile}}\AppData\LocalLow\505 Games\Horace\Options|{{P|hkcu}}\Software\505 Games\Horace\}} |
| + | {{Game data/config|Steam|{{P|steam}}\userdata\{{P|uid}}\629090\remote\Options}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | + | {{--}} Config files are encrypted. | |
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{P|userprofile}}\ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{P|userprofile}}\AppData\LocalLow\505 Games\Horace\}} |
| + | {{Game data/saves|Steam|{{P|steam}}\userdata\{{P|uid}}\629090\remote\}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
| − | |discord | + | |discord = |
| − | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
| − | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = true |
| − | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
| − | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = true |
| − | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
| − | |origin | + | |origin = |
| − | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
| − | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = true |
| − | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
| − | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
| − | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
| − | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
| − | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
| − | {{Video settings | + | {{Image|Horace - video settings.png|Video settings}} |
| + | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | ||
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
| − | |widescreen resolution = | + | |widescreen resolution = true |
| − | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= 16:9 {{term|anamorphic}}.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Baronsmoki|date=2021-06-05|comment=Tested at 2560x1600 resolution.}}</ref> |
| − | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = false |
| − | |multimonitor notes = | + | |multimonitor notes = 16:9 {{term|pillarboxed}}.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Baronsmoki|date=2021-06-05|comment=Tested at 2560x480 custom resolution.}}</ref> |
| − | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = false |
| − | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = 16:9 {{term|pillarboxed}}.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Baronsmoki|date=2021-06-05|comment=Tested at 2560x1080 custom resolution.}}</ref> |
| − | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = true |
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
| − | |fov = | + | |fov = false |
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
| − | |windowed = | + | |windowed = true |
| − | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = Press {{key|Alt|Enter}} to toggle (or use in-game option). |
| − | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = true |
| − | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = Used instead of exclusive fullscreen. |
| − | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = false |
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
| − | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = false |
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| − | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = unknown |
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
| + | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
| − | |60 fps = | + | |60 fps = true |
| − | |60 fps notes = | + | |60 fps notes = Framerate is capped at display refresh rate up to 70 FPS.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Baronsmoki|date=2021-06-05|comment=Tested at 50 Hz, 60 Hz.}}</ref><ref>{{Refcheck|user=SavvyKat|date=2024-02-12|comment=Tested above 60 Hz.}}</ref> |
| − | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = false |
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
|hdr = unknown | |hdr = unknown | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
| + | |ray tracing = unknown | ||
| + | |ray tracing notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
| − | {{Input | + | {{Image|Horace - keyboard remapping.png|Keyboard remapping}} |
| − | |key remap = | + | {{Image|Horace - controller remapping.png|Controller remapping}} |
| − | |key remap notes = | + | {{Image|Horace - rhythm game remapping.png|Rhythm game remapping}} |
| − | |acceleration option = | + | {{Input |
| − | |acceleration option notes = | + | |key remap = true |
| − | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |key remap notes = In-game button prompts will not change. |
| + | |acceleration option = n/a | ||
| + | |acceleration option notes = Mouse is not supported. | ||
| + | |mouse sensitivity = n/a | ||
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
|mouse menu = false | |mouse menu = false | ||
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
| − | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = n/a |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
|touchscreen = unknown | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
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|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
| − | |full controller = | + | |full controller = false |
| − | |full controller notes = | + | |full controller notes = Keyboard is required for typing at certain points in the game. |
| − | |controller remap = | + | |controller remap = limited |
| − | |controller remap notes = | + | |controller remap notes = Axes and menu buttons cannot be remapped. |
| − | |controller sensitivity = | + | |controller sensitivity = false |
|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
| − | |invert controller y-axis = | + | |invert controller y-axis = false |
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
| − | |xinput controllers = | + | |xinput controllers = true |
|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
| − | |xbox prompts = | + | |xbox prompts = true |
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
|impulse triggers = unknown | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
| − | |dualshock 4 = | + | |dualshock 4 = false |
|dualshock 4 notes = | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
|dualshock prompts = unknown | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
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|light bar support = unknown | |light bar support = unknown | ||
|light bar support notes = | |light bar support notes = | ||
| − | |dualshock 4 modes = | + | |dualshock 4 modes = |
|dualshock 4 modes notes = | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
|tracked motion controllers= unknown | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
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|tracked motion prompts = unknown | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
|tracked motion prompts notes = | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
| − | |other controllers = | + | |other controllers = true |
|other controllers notes = | |other controllers notes = | ||
| − | |other button prompts = | + | |other button prompts = false |
|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
| − | |controller hotplug = | + | |controller hotplug = true |
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
|haptic feedback = unknown | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
| + | |digital movement supported = true | ||
| + | |digital movement supported notes= | ||
|simultaneous input = unknown | |simultaneous input = unknown | ||
|simultaneous input notes = | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
| − | {{Audio settings | + | {{Image|Horace - in-game audio settings.png|Audio settings}} |
| + | {{Image|Horace - game settings.png|Game settings}} | ||
| + | {{Audio | ||
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Music, Sound Effect, Cut Scene | |separate volume notes = Music, Sound Effect, Cut Scene | ||
| − | |surround sound = | + | |surround sound = false |
| − | |surround sound notes = | + | |surround sound notes = Stereo.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Baronsmoki|date=2021-06-05|comment=Tested with [[Special K]].}}</ref> |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
| − | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = false |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
| − | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = always on |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
| − | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
| + | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
| + | {{Image|Horace - extra settings.png|Extra settings}} | ||
===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
| − | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 11 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
| − | |windows 32-bit exe = | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
| − | |windows 64-bit exe = unknown | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
| + | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|mac os x powerpc app = | |mac os x powerpc app = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
Latest revision as of 18:35, 7 April 2024
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| Developers | |
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| Paul Helman | |
| Sean Scaplehorn | |
| Publishers | |
| 505 Games | |
| Engines | |
| Unity 5[Note 1] | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | July 18, 2019 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 81 |
| OpenCritic | 81 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Microtransactions | None |
| Modes | Singleplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Scrolling, Side view |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Action, Metroidvania, Mini-games, Platform |
| Art styles | Pixel art |
| Themes | Europe, Post-apocalyptic, Sci-fi |
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Horace is a singleplayer scrolling and side view action, metroidvania, mini-games and platform game.
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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| Epic Games Store | |
DRM-free when launched directly from executable.[1] | |
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| GamersGate | |
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| GOG.com | |
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| Green Man Gaming | |
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| Humble Store | |
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| Steam | |
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- A demo is available.
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Replace ident.bk2 with blank bk2 file[1]
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\505 Games\Horace\Options HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\505 Games\Horace\ |
| Steam | <Steam-folder>\userdata\<user-id>\629090\remote\Options |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/629090/pfx/[Note 2] |
- Config files are encrypted.
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\505 Games\Horace\ |
| Steam | <Steam-folder>\userdata\<user-id>\629090\remote\ |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/629090/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Epic Games Launcher | ||
| GOG Galaxy | ||
| Steam Cloud |
Video
Video settings
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | 16:9 anamorphic.[2] | ||
| Multi-monitor | 16:9 pillarboxed.[3] | ||
| Ultra-widescreen | 16:9 pillarboxed.[4] | ||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | Press Alt+↵ Enter to toggle (or use in-game option). | ||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | Used instead of exclusive fullscreen. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| 60 FPS | Framerate is capped at display refresh rate up to 70 FPS.[5][6] | ||
| 120+ FPS | |||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
- The game engine may allow for manual configuration of the game via its variables. See the Unity page for more details.
Input
Keyboard remapping
Controller remapping
Rhythm game remapping
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | In-game button prompts will not change. | |
| Mouse acceleration | Mouse is not supported. | |
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | ||
| Full controller support | Keyboard is required for typing at certain points in the game. | |
| Controller remapping | Axes and menu buttons cannot be remapped. | |
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion |
| Controller types |
|---|
| XInput-compatible controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Xbox button prompts | ||
| Impulse Trigger vibration |
| PlayStation controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
|---|
| Generic/other controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Button prompts |
| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio settings
Game settings
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Music, Sound Effect, Cut Scene | |
| Surround sound | Stereo.[7] | |
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Spanish |
Other information
Extra settings
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 11 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutscenes | Bink Video |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 7 | 10 |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i5 | Intel Core i7 |
| System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 12 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | DirectX 12 compatible | |
Notes
- ↑ Unity engine build: 5.6.6f2[1]
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/629090/. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (629090) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Verified by User:Baronsmoki on 2020-01-16
- ↑ Verified by User:Baronsmoki on 2021-06-05
- Tested at 2560x1600 resolution.
- ↑ Verified by User:Baronsmoki on 2021-06-05
- Tested at 2560x480 custom resolution.
- ↑ Verified by User:Baronsmoki on 2021-06-05
- Tested at 2560x1080 custom resolution.
- ↑ Verified by User:Baronsmoki on 2021-06-05
- Tested at 50 Hz, 60 Hz.
- ↑ Verified by User:SavvyKat on 2024-02-12
- Tested above 60 Hz.
- ↑ Verified by User:Baronsmoki on 2021-06-05
- Tested with Special K.